Important Items to Bring on Your Boat Packing for a boating trip is not unlike packing for an airplane ride. It begins with creating a list, packing your bags, and then anxiously hoping you haven’t forgotten anything! If you’re new to boating, use our list below as a starting point, noting that the items you’ll […]
Key Differences and Pros / Cons of Each Type of Fishing Reel In addition to the various types of fishing to choose from, there are also various types of rods and reels to choose from depending on what you’re trying to catch and where you’re trying to catch it. A reel is simply a mechanical […]
Wondering What To Do While You’re Visiting Sidney? Many boating enthusiasts who come to the Pacific Northwest from far and wide to take in the area’s stunning scenery make a point of stopping in Sidney by the Sea – a seaside community in British Columbia, Canada. Sidney is located at the northern end of the […]
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33 Ways to Fish – from Angling to Trotlining When you find the fishing technique you prefer over all other styles, it’s quite easy to forget that other styles of fishing even exist! But at Van Isle Marina, we believe it’s never too late to try something new. If you’re new to the world of […]
Common Seabirds of Vancouver Island As you cruise around Vancouver Island and the neighbouring Gulf Islands of Canada’s west coast, you won’t be able to ignore the diverse population of birds soaring above you or swimming beside your vessel. Vancouver Island is a birdwatcher’s paradise, with so many different types flocking to and from […]
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It’s never the best part of the fishing experience, and it’s often a thankless task, but someone on board the boat has got to do it. We’re talking about cleaning your catch. Knowing how to clean a fish properly is something every fisherman should know how to do. It’s the first step in getting […]
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What Documentation Do I Need to Operate a Boat? One of the common questions we get from prospective boat and yacht owners is, “Do I need a licence to operate a boat?” The short answer is no, not in the spirit of having a driver’s licence, but you do need to demonstrate to the federal […]
Buying a Pre-Owned Yacht
Sailing Essentials
Important Items to Bring on Your Boat Packing for a boating trip is not unlike packing for an airplane ride. It begins with creating a list, packing your bags, and then anxiously hoping you haven’t forgotten anything! If you’re new to boating, use our list below as a starting point, noting that the items you’ll […]
Baitcast vs Spincast vs Spinning Reels
Key Differences and Pros / Cons of Each Type of Fishing Reel In addition to the various types of fishing to choose from, there are also various types of rods and reels to choose from depending on what you’re trying to catch and where you’re trying to catch it. A reel is simply a mechanical […]
15 Things to Do in Sidney BC
Wondering What To Do While You’re Visiting Sidney? Many boating enthusiasts who come to the Pacific Northwest from far and wide to take in the area’s stunning scenery make a point of stopping in Sidney by the Sea – a seaside community in British Columbia, Canada. Sidney is located at the northern end of the […]
Anchoring, Mooring & Docking
33 Different Styles of Fishing
33 Ways to Fish – from Angling to Trotlining When you find the fishing technique you prefer over all other styles, it’s quite easy to forget that other styles of fishing even exist! But at Van Isle Marina, we believe it’s never too late to try something new. If you’re new to the world of […]
Birdwatching from Your Boat
Common Seabirds of Vancouver Island As you cruise around Vancouver Island and the neighbouring Gulf Islands of Canada’s west coast, you won’t be able to ignore the diverse population of birds soaring above you or swimming beside your vessel. Vancouver Island is a birdwatcher’s paradise, with so many different types flocking to and from […]
What’s the Difference Between a Boat and a Yacht?
A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Clean a Fish While On Your Boat
It’s never the best part of the fishing experience, and it’s often a thankless task, but someone on board the boat has got to do it. We’re talking about cleaning your catch. Knowing how to clean a fish properly is something every fisherman should know how to do. It’s the first step in getting […]
Boat Licence, Registration and Insurance
What Documentation Do I Need to Operate a Boat? One of the common questions we get from prospective boat and yacht owners is, “Do I need a licence to operate a boat?” The short answer is no, not in the spirit of having a driver’s licence, but you do need to demonstrate to the federal […]